As previously announced the 2014 Formula 1->ke190 racing season comes with a series of important changes, including the replacement of the old V-8 with a new, turbocharged V-6 engine. One of the first companies to comply with these requirements is McLaren ->ke284 with its new MP4-29 -- the car that will be raced during the 2014 Formula 1 season.

The MP4-29 race car->ke148 is powered by a turbocharged, 1.6-liter, V-6 engine paired with an advanced Energy Recovery System (ERS) that includes two electric motor-generators. The V-6 engine delivers a total of 600 horsepower, while the ERS system adds another 161 horsepower.

Other changes announced by McLaren include new front wings that were narrowed by 150 mm (5.90 inches) and an updated lower beam-wing that will improve downforce.

The new MP4-29 be driven through the entire racing season by Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen. McLaren will being testing in Jerez, Spain on January 28th, before the official racing debut later in March.

Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 McLaren MP4-29.

2014 McLaren MP4-29

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2014 McLaren MP4-29 Technical Specifications

Chassis

Monocoque

Carbon-fiber composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell

Front suspension

Carbon-fiber wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system

Rear suspension

Carbon-fiber wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system

Electronics

McLaren Applied Technologies. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry

Bodywork

Carbon-fiber composite. including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing. Driver-operated drag reduction system


Engine

Capacity

1.6 litres

Type

Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid

Cylinders

6

Maximum rpm

15,000 rpm

Bank angle

90 degree vee angle

Fuel injection

500bar direct injection, single injector per cylinder

Number of valves

24

Fuel

ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)

Max fuel flow rate

100kg/hour (above 10,500 rpm)


ERS

Architecture

Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via Motor Generator Units, crankshaft coupled electrical MGU-K, turbocharger coupled electrical MGU-H

MGU-K

Maximum speed, 50,000 rpm. Maximum power, 120 kW. Maximum energy recovery, 2 MJ per lap. Maximum energy deployment, 4 MJ per lap.

MGU-H

Maximum speed 125,000 rpm. Maximum power, unlimited. Maximum energy recovery, unlimited. Maximum energy deployment, unlimited

Energy store

Lithium-Ion battery, between 20 and 25 kg. Maximum energy storage, 4 MJ per lap